How to pronounce Darwinian
Say it like dar-WIN-ee-un. Darwinian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN).
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- dar
- WIN
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darwinian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- darGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Darwinian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dah-WIN-ee-un.
What does Darwinian mean?
- Of or pertaining to the scientific views advanced by the English biologist, geologist, and naturalist Charles Darwin, especially his theory that living organisms evolve through the natural selection of inherited variations that increase organisms' ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.
- Of or pertaining to Darwinism, which includes the theories of Charles Darwin and other scientists.
- Competitive, especially in a ruthless manner.
- An adherent of Charles Darwin's theory of the origin of species, or of Darwinism.
- A native or resident of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Questions about saying Darwinian
How do you pronounce Darwinian?
Say dar-WIN-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɑrˈwɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌdɑːˈwɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Darwinian?
Darwinian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN). Broken into parts: dar · WIN · ee · un.
Is Darwinian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdɑːˈwɪniən/ (dah-WIN-ee-un).